Australia coach Andrew McDonald has warned England that Scott Boland will be a different prospect at home, and any belief they have figured the Victorian out is based on a false economy.

Boland's role for this summer's Ashes is now appearing increasingly important, with concerns over how many Tests Pat Cummins will be able to play throughout the series.

The 36-year-old Boland debuted against England four years ago on Boxing Day, with his 6 for 7 in the second innings catapulting him into cult-hero status.

The one blip in Boland's Test career remains the 2023 Ashes, where England went after him and messed with his lengths at Edgbaston and Headingley.

Boland's career average of 16.53 also remains the best of any bowler in the past 100 years, while his economy-rate of 2.75 makes him

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